Characteristics of the variety of cucumbers Khabar
Gardeners liked the Khabar cucumbers for their bright taste and ease of care.
Characteristics of the variety of cucumbers Khabar
Description of the variety
The variety of domestic cucumbers Khabar is a hybrid F1 (F1) with gherkin-type fruits. Its length is about 9.5 cm, weight is about 80 g. The variety is fertilized without pollination, it is characterized by long fruiting. Between sowing and harvesting a vegetable crop, approximately 43-46 days pass. Swag is a resistant and strong variety, disease resistant.
The flavor characteristics of the variety are high. The fruit has a thin skin, crunchy flesh, the seeds are not felt.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
According to the description, the vegetable has a number of positive and negative characteristics.
Advantages:
- fruits without bitterness;
- excellent productivity;
- long shelf life;
- short ripening period;
- self-pollination;
- resistance to negative influences of the external environment;
- the possibility of growing both in open and closed grounds.
The use of Khabar cucumbers is good for health, because the fruits contain a large amount of fisetin, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, improves memory and cleanses blood vessels from cholesterol.
Disadvantages:
- thorns on the surface of the fetus;
- exactingness to soil fertility;
- increased thermophilicity.
Preparing to disembark
In autumn, the site is dug up, getting rid of the plants. Sour soil is lime.
In April, the digging procedure is repeated, the site is leveled. In mid-May, mineral fertilizers, humus, wood ash are applied.
Before planting, the seeds are disinfected with potassium permanganate and covered with a dark film.
Swag (F1) is susceptible to low temperatures. For planting, the soil must warm up to at least 16 ° C. In order for all the seeds to sprout and grow well, you should not bury them more than 2 cm into the ground.
Bush care
Stick to the rules
Swag (F1) is easy to grow if you follow the following rules:
- carry out no more than 5 dressings;
- alternate mineral and organic fertilizers;
- water the vegetables evenly before flowering (no more than 4 liters per 1 sq. m every 5 days);
- after the beginning of fruiting and flowering, water every 3 days no more than 10 liters per 1 sq. m.
In case of violation of the rules of care, even the banal removal of yellowing leaves becomes the cause of the spread of cucumber diseases.
Pest control
To protect planting from pests:
- do not plant low-quality seeds in the ground that have not been disinfected;
- plant Khabar cucumbers only in high-quality and fertilized soil;
- destroy diseased plants;
- eliminate pests with appropriate sprayers;
- remove the affected plant particles.
Conclusion
Swag (F1) is a variety that deserves attention, due to the large number of positive qualities. It is pleasant not only to grow it, but also to eat it.